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Teasdale Family History

Teasdale Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Teesdale the valley of the River Tees (Durham and Yorkshire) named with the river name Tees (of uncertain origin) + Old English dæl ‘valley’ or Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Teasdale family from?

You can see how Teasdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teasdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teasdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 45 Teasdale families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Teasdale's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Teasdale families in 1911.
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What did your Teasdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Teasdale. 31% of Teasdale men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Commis
    7%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Teasdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teasdale census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Teasdale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Teasdale. For the veterans among your Teasdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teasdale lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Teasdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Teasdale in 1956 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teasdale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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